Birthday Girl!

Last Friday was my birthday.

I had a lovely lovely day. Small woke me with pressies.....that she had done herself...an oil painting.... its fantastic, pink swirley background with hearts and flowers on it. ~Its obviously in pride of place.

Having seen alot of people during the day, I put my feet up for an hour or so before starting to cook. I had invited my nearest and dearest for dinner, and although the starter and pudding was being bought by other people I had to make the main course.
My approach to cooking is fairly randem. I cook things I like well, and with passion, throwing things into the pan and not even looking at a book. I took this approach to a beef casarole. Throwing things into the pan and then the pan into the oven for 3 hours!
God it was gooooooddd!! (beef, wine and chocolate....try it!!)

There was 5 of us for dinner. (I had wished for 8) These are the people that I love the most. That know me the best.

We had a very wine fueled, noisy, happy and loving dinner roaring with laughter. We then played 'Cranium' ....very good game that was won 3 times by the same person...it didnt seem to matter who they played with, they just won!! (very irritating!)


I made several wishes during the evening for the coming year....mainly about keeping those I love safe and healthy. And for there to be two more at my table in a years time.

It was a fantastic way to celebrate my 35th year.


lybxx